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Mary Astell: . . ....

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. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice.

Source: Some Reflections Upon Marriage, 4th ed., Apperndix, 1730.
-- Mary Astell, (Nov 12 1666-1731), English feminist, writer; Her writings include A Serious Proposal to the Ladies for the Advancement of their True and Greatest Interest, 1694.


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